3 Key Points:
- Inaugural Season: The UFL’s first season starts on March 30, 2024.
- Broadcast Networks: Catch games on FOX, ABC, FS1, and ESPN.
- Streaming Access: Games also available on ESPN+ and FOX Sports Streaming.
The United Football League (UFL) is launching its first season in 2024, offering a new football experience under the ownership of FOX Sports, Redbird Capital Partners, Dany Garcia, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. If you’re wondering what channels the UFL is on, here’s your comprehensive guide.
Start Date and Duration
The inaugural UFL season commences on March 30, 2024. This 10-week regular season, followed by a two-week playoff, provides 12 weeks of football action, setting the stage for an exciting inaugural season.
Broadcasting Channels
UFL games will be broadcast on several major networks, ensuring wide accessibility. Fans can watch live games on FOX, ABC, FS1, and ESPN. For those preferring to stream, ESPN+ and the FOX Sports Streaming service offer additional platforms to follow the action.
Broadcast schedule for reference:
| Week | Away vs Home Teams | Time & Date (EST) | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham Stallions @ Arlington Renegades | 1:00 PM, Saturday, March 30, 2024 | Fox |
| 1 | St. Louis Battlehawks @ Michigan Panthers | 4:00 PM, Saturday, March 30, 2024 | Fox |
| 1 | D.C. Defenders @ San Antonio Brahmas | 12:00 PM, Sunday, March 31, 2024 | ESPN |
| 1 | Memphis Showboats @ Houston Roughnecks | 3:00 PM, Sunday, March 31, 2024 | ESPN |
| 2 | San Antonio Brahmas @ Memphis Showboats | 12:00 PM, Saturday, April 6, 2024 | ESPN |
| 2 | Arlington Renegades @ St. Louis Battlehawks | 8:00 PM, Saturday, April 6, 2024 | ABC |
| 2 | Birmingham Stallions @ Michigan Panthers | 12:00 PM, Sunday, April 7, 2024 | ESPN |
| 2 | Houston Roughnecks @ D.C. Defenders | 4:00 PM, Sunday, April 7, 2024 | FOX |
| 3 | D.C. Defenders @ Arlington Renegades | 1:00 PM, Saturday, April 13, 2024 | ESPN |
| 3 | Memphis Showboats @ Birmingham Stallions | 7:00 PM, Saturday, April 13, 2024 | Fox |
| 3 | Houston Roughnecks @ Michigan Panthers | 12:00 PM, Sunday, April 14, 2024 | ABC |
| 3 | St. Louis Battlehawks @ San Antonio Brahmas | 3:00 PM, Sunday, April 14, 2024 | ABC |
| 4 | Memphis Showboats @ St. Louis Battlehawks | 12:30 PM, Saturday, April 20, 2024 | ABC |
| 4 | D.C. Defenders @ Birmingham Stallions | 7:00 PM, Saturday, April 20, 2024 | Fox(y) |
| 4 | Michigan Panthers @ San Antonio Brahmas | 7:00 PM, Saturday, April 20, 2024 | Fox(y) |
| 4 | Arlington Renegades @ Houston Roughnecks | 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 21, 2024 | FS1 |
| 5 | San Antonio Brahmas @ Arlington Renegades | 7:00 PM, Saturday, April 27, 2024 | Fox |
| 5 | Birmingham Stallions @ Houston Roughnecks | 7:00 PM, Saturday, April 27, 2024 | Fox |
| 5 | St. Louis Battlehawks @ D.C. Defenders | 12:00 PM, Sunday, April 28, 2024 | ESPN |
| 5 | Michigan Panthers @ Memphis Showboats | 3:00 PM, Sunday, April 28, 2024 | Fox |
| 6 | Birmingham Stallions @ Memphis Showboats | 12:00 PM, Saturday, May 4, 2024 | ABC |
| 6 | Houston Roughnecks @ St. Louis Battlehawks | 3:00 PM, Saturday, May 4, 2024 | Fox |
| 6 | Arlington Renegades @ Michigan Panthers | 1:00 PM, Sunday, May 5, 2024 | Fox |
| 6 | San Antonio Brahmas @ D.C. Defenders | 4:00 PM, Sunday, May 5, 2024 | Fox |
| 7 | Memphis Showboats @ Arlington Renegades | 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 11, 2024 | ESPN |
| 7 | St. Louis Battlehawks @ Birmingham Stallions | 4:00 PM, Saturday, May 11, 2024 | Fox |
| 7 | Michigan Panthers @ D.C. Defenders | 12:00 PM, Sunday, May 12, 2024 | ESPN |
| 7 | San Antonio Brahmas @ Houston Roughnecks | 3:00 PM, Sunday, May 12, 2024 | ESPN |
| 8 | Memphis Showboats @ Michigan Panthers | 4:00 PM, Saturday, May 18, 2024 | Fox |
| 8 | Houston Roughnecks @ Birmingham Stallions | 8:00 PM, Saturday, May 18, 2024 | ESPN2 |
| 8 | D.C. Defenders @ St. Louis Battlehawks | 12:00 PM, Sunday, May 19, 2024 | ABC |
| 8 | Arlington Renegades @ San Antonio Brahmas | 4:00 PM, Sunday, May 19, 2024 | Fox |
| 9 | St. Louis Battlehakws @ Arlington Renegades | 12:00 PM, Saturday, May 25, 2024 | ABC |
| 9 | Birmingham Stallions @ San Antonio Brahmas | 3:00 PM, Saturday, May 25, 2024 | ABC |
| 9 | D.C. Defenders @ Memphis Showboats | 2:30 PM, Sunday, May 26, 2024 | Fox |
| 9 | Michigan Panthers @ Houston Roughnecks | 2:30 PM, Sunday, May 26, 2024 | Fox |
| 10 | Michigan Panthers @ Birmingham Stallions | 12:00 PM, Saturday, June 1, 2024 | ESPN |
| 10 | San Antonio Brahmas @ St. Louis Battlehawks | 4:00 PM, Saturday, June 1, 2024 | Fox |
| 10 | Arlington Renegades @ D.C. Defenders | 12:00 PM, Sunday, June 2, 2024 | ABC |
| 10 | Houston Roughnecks @ Memphis Showboats | 7:00 PM, Sunday, June 2, 2024 | Fox |
(y) = Check local listings for market regionalization
Conference championships on Saturday, June 8, 2024 (ABC) and Sunday, June 9, 2024 (Fox). UFL Championship on Sunday, June 16, 2024 (Fox).
How to Watch UFL 2024 Games Without Cable
Free TV viewers can watch the games over the air live on Fox and ABC. Cable users can watch games on FS1, ESPN or ESPN2. Streaming app users of ESPN + and FOX sports App can watch games.
How can I stream the UFL?
UFL games on FOX and FS1 will be streamed live on the FOX Sports website and the FOX Sports App. Games on ABC and ESPN will be on the ESPN + App. You will able to watch the replays on these apps whenever you want.
Team Composition and Training
The league’s eight teams, comprising five from the XFL and three from the USFL, will begin training on February 23, 2024, in Arlington. This preparation will pave the way for a competitive and engaging season.
Game Schedule
Aligning with traditional football schedules, UFL games are scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays. This setup follows the popular college and NFL football model, offering fans weekend football entertainment.
What Other Events UFL Will Go Up Against
The UFL season launches as March Madness concludes, filling a perfect slot in the sports calendar. However, it will face competition in April from the Masters Tournament and NFL Draft, and in May, it goes up against the Kentucky Derby and Indianapolis 500. Additionally, the MLB season starts on March 28, overlapping with the UFL’s opening.
The UFL’s first season is set to deliver thrilling football entertainment across multiple channels and streaming services. Mark your calendars for March 30, 2024, and prepare to immerse yourself in the inaugural season of the UFL!
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